Web Developers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $90,460 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.49
10th percentile $42,500
90th percentile $159,940
Employed locally 50
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,500
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $90,460
    75th
    $124,520
    90th
    $159,940

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 134% Median Web Developers salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,790
    Software Developers $132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,950
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Bakersfield, CA is $43.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.5% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $42,500 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.